As part of its broader global restructuring and cost-cutting strategy, Starbucks is preparing to open its first major standalone corporate office in India, with operations expected to begin in the company’s fiscal year 2027 starting from October 2026.
The upcoming India office will mainly focus on technology operations and engineering-related work. Starbucks is expected to begin hiring for technology-focused roles after finalising the office location later this year.
According to an internal message viewed by a global publication, Starbucks Chief Technology Officer Anand Varadarajan told employees the company is working toward “reducing reliance on external service providers”. He said building a multi-site technology structure would improve collaboration between teams and give Starbucks greater control over its technology operations.
Varadarajan also reportedly noted that depending heavily on external technology vendors increases operational costs due to additional contractor mark-ups. By directly hiring and managing internal technology teams, Starbucks aims to improve efficiency and streamline operations.
The report stated that India emerged as a preferred location because Starbucks already works with multiple technology partners in the country. The company also sees India as a strong talent hub for software engineering, cloud infrastructure, enterprise technology, and digital platform roles.
Although Starbucks has not officially confirmed the city for the new office, the location is expected to be finalised later this year before recruitment begins.
The move comes during a major organisational transition under CEO Brian Niccol. Starbucks is currently pursuing a strategy aimed at reducing nearly $2 billion in global costs through restructuring, workforce changes, and operational adjustments.
Earlier reports also suggested that Starbucks plans to move around 270 technology roles, nearly 20% of its tech workforce, to a new office in Nashville, United States. The company has also reduced its technology workforce as part of the restructuring process.
Since February last year, Starbucks has reportedly cut more than 2,000 jobs globally, including another 300 corporate roles this week.
In India, Starbucks currently operates through Tata Starbucks, its joint venture with Tata Consumer Products. However, the upcoming technology hub will become Starbucks’ first standalone corporate office in the country.
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